1.Mentor is connected and sustainable lakefront community that values its public spaces and recreation areas while investing in sustainable growth. We strive for cohesive and accessible neighborhoods with housing for all types of families; vibrant community spaces; and a strong local culture rooted in nature, arts, and educational and economic opportunity.

How does this vision relate to your own vision for Mentor's future neighborhoods and commercial areas?

2.Guiding Values
1. Preserve and enhance natural assets: We continue to invest in our parks, lakefront, and marsh, protecting unique natural habitats and public open spaces to maintain our community’s access to nature.
2. Foster accessible communities: We are committed to maintaining and enhancing safe walking and biking connections so that our neighborhoods, commerce, entertainment, and amenities are accessible for everyone.
3. Develop inclusive and thoughtful housing: We support the creation of attainable and diverse housing options, focusing on intentional redevelopment and community-oriented design that appeals to young families, senior citizens, and residents throughout the age spectrum.
4. Support local business revitalization: We encourage redevelopment and investment that supports business growth and creates unique dining and shopping experiences. We continue to encourage and provide entertainment options and activities for all ages to ensure a vibrant and engaging community life

What ideas have we missed for implementing the vision through the guiding values?

3.Type 1: Designed for commercial and residential mixed-use redevelopment, this typology targets expansive parcels near the Great Lakes Mall but may be appropriate on large sites across Mentor.


How can the land use policies be enhanced to best develop large sites in Mentor?

4.Type 2: Positioned along Mentor Avenue and in areas like the Old Village, this typology introduces vertical mixed-use buildings with ground-floor retail and upper-floor housing, responding to surrounding context, corridor vacancy, and affordability gaps that encourages pedestrian-friendly design and adaptive reuse.

How can the land use policies be enhanced to best develop infill sites with a mix of commercial and residential buildings in Mentor?

5.Type 3: Intended for neighborhood-scale infill, this typology includes duplexes, triplexes, and courtyard buildings that diversify housing stock and bridge the gap between single-family and large multifamily- especially relevant in areas with aging housing and limited rental options, prompting consideration of zoning reforms to allow gentle density.

How can the land use policies be enhanced to support a variety of lower density housing types in Mentor?